I try to only read light things when I'm working on my books, and in the evenings I watch a lot of mindless TV. I have to break up the 'dark,' or I wouldn't be a very happy person. Chevy Stevens bookbreakdark Change image and share on social
I was supposed to be cleaning out the barn, but I was usually reading romance novels. That's how you grow up to be a thriller writer. Chevy Stevens barncleangrow Change image and share on social
Pain leaves a mark, the degree depending on the person and the event. Chevy Stevens degreedependevent Change image and share on social
For 'Never Knowing,' I outlined it and then blocked it out on my office wall with index cards, but things still happened organically. Chevy Stevens blockcardhappen Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, there's still a lot of beginning writers who think you can just write your first draft and hand it in. Chevy Stevens begindrafthand Change image and share on social
Each day when I'm walking with my dog through the damp forest, I'm thinking about the atmosphere, and it often works its way into my next scene somehow. Chevy Stevens atmospheredampday Change image and share on social
As much as writing is an emotional experience, it is a business as well. Coming from a business background, I treat it as such. Chevy Stevens backgroundbusinesscome Change image and share on social
I didn't go to university or get a degree, but I hired somebody as a mentor - and that I considered my university education. Chevy Stevens considerdegreeeducation Change image and share on social
If you want to become a writer, you do need to be willing to make sacrifices. Chevy Stevens makesacrificewriter Change image and share on social
When I first started writing 'Still Missing,' I didn't actually realize I was writing a thriller. I thought it was more women's fiction, but during the many years of rewrites, I kept taking out the boring parts, and then my agent informed me that I had written a thriller. Chevy Stevens agentborefiction share on social
